Ruth was born in Albertville, Alabama and has been a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area. She was a member of Lupton Drive Baptist Church.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Mann Uptain and a grandson, Matthew Allen.
Ruth is survived by her two children, Diana (Clay) Allen and Randall (Ruth) Uptain; grandchildren, Randall (Megan) Uptain, II, Emily (John) Strange, Alan Uptain and Angela (Nic) Gonzales; granddaughter-in-law, Molissa Allen; 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm on Monday, February 11, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A graveside service will follow at 1 pm on Monday, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Reverend Randy Bell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth’s name to Lupton Drive Baptist Church, 859 Lupton Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.